Dami Presh
California
Summary
I am a senior resume writer, recruiter, and certified career coach with over nine years of hands-on experience helping professionals across global markets secure interviews, promotions, and career transitions. My work sits at the intersection of recruitment intelligence, ATS optimization, and personal branding ensuring every resume and LinkedIn profile I deliver is not only technically compliant but strategically persuasive. Having worked directly as a recruiter, I understand how hiring managers, applicant tracking systems, and executive stakeholders evaluate talent. I leverage this insight to craft achievement-driven resumes and LinkedIn profiles that translate complex career histories into clear, compelling value propositions. My approach is consultative and data-informed: every document is tailored to the client's target roles, industry language, and geographic hiring standards (US, UK, EMEA, APAC). I specialize in mid-to-senior professionals, executives, career changers, and candidates facing competitive or stalled job searches. Beyond writing, I provide strategic guidance on positioning, keyword alignment, role targeting, and narrative clarity ensuring clients are confident not only on paper but also in interviews. My services are defined by precision, transparency, and partnership. Clients receive unlimited revisions, fast turnaround times, and full lifecycle support until their documents are interview-ready. The goal is simple: clarity, credibility, and career momentum.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Resume Writer & Career Strategist
writerbay
04.2018 - Current
- In this role, I lead end-to-end resume writing and personal branding engagements for professionals across technology, healthcare, finance, government, operations, sales, and executive leadership. I partner closely with clients to extract measurable achievements, align narratives with target roles, and ensure all documents are optimized for modern ATS platforms while remaining human-readable and recruiter-approved.
- - Develop ATS-optimized resumes, CVs, and LinkedIn profiles tailored to specific job titles, industries, and regions.
- - Translate complex career histories into concise, achievement-focused narratives using metrics, scope, and impact.
- - Conduct deep intake consultations to identify strengths, gaps, transferable skills, and positioning opportunities.
- - Align resumes with real recruiter search behavior, keyword logic, and hiring manager expectations.
- - Provide unlimited revisions and iterative refinement until documents are interview-ready.
- - Advise clients on job search strategy, role targeting, and interview positioning alongside document delivery.
Career Coach & Job Search Advisor
Ethisol
01.2026 - Current
Recruiter & Talent Acquisition Consultant
Moody's Corporation
03.2015 - 05.2023
- As a recruiter, I worked directly with hiring managers and senior stakeholders to source, screen, and assess candidates across multiple functions and seniority levels. This experience informs my resume writing practice, giving me firsthand insight into how resumes are reviewed, shortlisted, and rejected in real hiring environments.
- - Screened and evaluated hundreds of resumes weekly using ATS systems and manual review.
- - Partnered with hiring managers to define role requirements, success profiles, and evaluation criteria.
- - Identified common resume mistakes that prevented qualified candidates from advancing.
- - Assessed candidates on both technical qualifications and narrative clarity during interviews.
- - Gained deep exposure to ATS parsing behavior, keyword ranking, and formatting limitations.
- - Applied recruiter decision-making logic to improve candidate positioning and shortlisting rates.
Career Coach & Job Search Advisor
Blue Shield of California
03.2013 - 01.2021
- Beyond document writing, I support clients as a career coach, helping them gain clarity, confidence, and direction throughout their job search. This role focuses on strategy, mindset, and execution ensuring clients are not only well-presented but well-prepared.
- - Guide clients through career transitions, role changes, and re-entry into the workforce.
- - Support confidence-building for professionals recovering from layoffs or long job gaps.
- - Advise on job search strategy, networking approaches, and recruiter engagement.
- - Help clients articulate their value clearly in interviews and professional conversations.
- - Provide feedback on offer negotiation positioning and career decision-making.
- - Align career goals with market realities and transferable skill opportunities.
Resume Audit Specialist
Freelance | Self-Employed
09.2008 - 07.2011
- I provide in-depth ATS audits and resume diagnostics to identify why resumes fail to convert into interviews. This analytical role focuses on structure, keyword alignment, readability, and compliance with modern hiring technologies.
- - Conduct detailed ATS compatibility audits and resume performance reviews.
- - Identify parsing errors, formatting issues, and keyword misalignment.
- - Redesign resumes to meet ATS standards without sacrificing visual clarity.
- - Align resumes with real job descriptions and recruiter search logic.
Education
Master of Philosophy - MPhil - Botany/Plant Biology
University of Southern California
01.2012
Skills
- Recruiting
- Technical Recruiting
- Human Resources (HR)
Personal Information
Title: Senior Resume Writer | Certified Career Coach | Recruiter-Trained | ATS & Executive Branding Specialist
Timeline
Career Coach & Job Search Advisor
Ethisol
01.2026 - Current
Senior Resume Writer & Career Strategist
writerbay
04.2018 - Current
Recruiter & Talent Acquisition Consultant
Moody's Corporation
03.2015 - 05.2023
Career Coach & Job Search Advisor
Blue Shield of California
03.2013 - 01.2021
Resume Audit Specialist
Freelance | Self-Employed
09.2008 - 07.2011
Master of Philosophy - MPhil - Botany/Plant Biology
University of Southern California